Cowell, Henry. (1897–1965). Letter Regarding "Pan American Concerts.". An interesting typed letter from the pioneering American composer, theorist, pianist, publisher and impressario. 1 page. On letterhead of the New School For Social Research, NY. Dated January 27, 1933. To "Mr Espinosa," in full: "Thank you very much for the sending of the most interesting programs from Caracas. I am sure they had the great success which so fine an enterprise deserves. Are you coming to the United States? If so, it would give me pleasure to see you and your wife. In the meantime, let me know all your concerts. We are having two Pan American concerts in February and March, in which we will perform works in New York by Rolon, Roldan, Chavez, Villa-Lobos, Allende, Caturla, and Revueltas. With best greetings, Sincerely, Henry Cowell [signed in pencil]." 1-inch loss from left margin, dark tape stains from verso reinforcement. Autograph material from Cowell is quite scarce.
In 1928, leading a group that included Varese, Ruggles, Salzedo, Whithorne and Chavez, Cowell founded the Pan-American Association of Composers, dedicated to promoting composers from around the Western Hemisphere and creating a community among them that would transcend national lines.
In 1928, leading a group that included Varese, Ruggles, Salzedo, Whithorne and Chavez, Cowell founded the Pan-American Association of Composers, dedicated to promoting composers from around the Western Hemisphere and creating a community among them that would transcend national lines.
Cowell, Henry. (1897–1965). Letter Regarding "Pan American Concerts.". An interesting typed letter from the pioneering American composer, theorist, pianist, publisher and impressario. 1 page. On letterhead of the New School For Social Research, NY. Dated January 27, 1933. To "Mr Espinosa," in full: "Thank you very much for the sending of the most interesting programs from Caracas. I am sure they had the great success which so fine an enterprise deserves. Are you coming to the United States? If so, it would give me pleasure to see you and your wife. In the meantime, let me know all your concerts. We are having two Pan American concerts in February and March, in which we will perform works in New York by Rolon, Roldan, Chavez, Villa-Lobos, Allende, Caturla, and Revueltas. With best greetings, Sincerely, Henry Cowell [signed in pencil]." 1-inch loss from left margin, dark tape stains from verso reinforcement. Autograph material from Cowell is quite scarce.
In 1928, leading a group that included Varese, Ruggles, Salzedo, Whithorne and Chavez, Cowell founded the Pan-American Association of Composers, dedicated to promoting composers from around the Western Hemisphere and creating a community among them that would transcend national lines.
In 1928, leading a group that included Varese, Ruggles, Salzedo, Whithorne and Chavez, Cowell founded the Pan-American Association of Composers, dedicated to promoting composers from around the Western Hemisphere and creating a community among them that would transcend national lines.